TAQUERIA LA MEXICANA #4
8749 W WATERS AVE, TAMPA, FL 33615
License #3951837
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Solid Health Score
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TAQUERIA LA MEXICANA #4 in TAMPA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 89 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on July 8, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 8 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 6 of them so far.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on July 8, 2026 shows 6 observation rows: 1 critical, 3 major, and 2 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Warning Issued
- [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Mangoes and nectarine are stored inside hand washing sink. Employee removed all fruits at time of Inspection.
- [53B-02-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No certificate for Eleny G.
- [29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb. Located at rear of food truck next to propane tanks.
- [27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water available at hand washing sink when turned on. Cold water measured at 86°F.
- [51-36-1] Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Two large propane tanks stored on ground outside of food truck located at rear of truck. Food truck is blocked in by a metal gazebo located in front of the food truck. Metal awning attached to food truck over service window. One reach in chest freezer stored outside of food truck, opposite side of service window. Bags of gorditas, black beans, and different types of raw meats are stored inside the reach in chest freezer. Outside shed, located to the opposite side of food truck service window, contains single service items as well as three cases of bottled water, three bags of dried chilies, and one bag of dry corn husk.
- [08B-42-4] Food stored outside. One container of oil stored at the outside rear of food truck, next to propane tanks . One reach in chest freezer stored outside of food truck, opposite side of service window. Bags of gorditas, black beans, and different types of raw meats are stored inside the reach in chest freezer. Outside shed, located to the opposite side of food truck service window, contains single service items as well as three cases of bottled water, three bags of dried chilies, and one bag of dry corn husk.
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TAQUERIA LA MEXICANA #4 looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?
Solid overall, with enough history that people may still weigh the details differently.
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